The quest for global citizenship education

ronjaievers-headshot1Ronja Ievers
External Relations Coordinator
Hui E!

Nobody would disagree that today, more than ever before, the globe is part of our everyday lives. We are linked to others on every continent. Socially through media and telecommunications, culturally through movements of people, economically through sharing one planet, and politically through international relations and system regulations. But, while globalisation draws us together, ongoing tensions and conflicts tear us apart. Read more »

The Nation: Lisa Owen interviews Jacinda Ardern

Press Release – The Nation

Jacinda Ardern: Our focus in the immediate aftermath of, of course, has been making sure that we put the right mechanisms in place, but, yes, we absolutely accept mistakes have been made and from a range of different people involved. But, look, if everyone … Read more »

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to hold Annual Charity Walkathon

Press Release – Ahmadiyya Muslim Community NZ

The Ahmadiyya Muslim community of New Zealand is holding its 10th annual charity walkathon on the 17th March 2018. A regular event in the communitys annual calendar, the walk traditionally has helped raise thousands of dollars to support the Blind … Read more »

West Flaxmere vision gets green light

Press Release – Hastings District Council

An innovative vision designed to provide 120 high-quality affordable homes in Flaxmere has been agreed to by Hastings District Council and Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga. Read more »

Loyalty no excuse in child abuse

Press Release – Child Matters

Every adult who is part of a child’s life needs to take responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of that child, according to child advocacy group Child Matters. Read more »

Kapiti Run for Youth overwhelmed by huge sponsorship

Press Release – Web Genius

Over the last four weeks The Web Genius Kapiti Run for Youth event has run a four-week business sponsorship campaign. At closing on Tuesday 13 March, a whopping $13,000 had been committed by 56 sponsors. We are hugely overwhelmed and grateful by the … Read more »

Youth The Focus For Two New Hurunui Council Employees

Press Release – Hurunui District Council

The Hurunui District Council has two new additions to its Community Team, with Elise Johns taking on the role of the Districts Youth Worker and Krystal Jennings taking on the role as the new Youth Council Facilitator. Read more »

Money Well Spent on Women’s Health in the Sex Trade, or Not?

Press Release – New Zealand Prostitutes Collective

The New Zealand Prostitutes Collective (NZPC) was founded in 1987, ostensibly to aid New Zealand government efforts to address the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STIs. Since then, the organisation has received ongoing government funding. In 2010, they … Read more »

Call for nominations to Arts Access/Creative NZ Award 2018

Press Release – Arts Access Aotearoa

Arts Access Aotearoa is calling for nominations to the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award 2018. This award recognises a performing arts company, literary organisation, festival, venue, producer or gallery that best demonstrates its commitment … Read more »

Sign up to join the conversation on the Zero Carbon Bill

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Hon JAMES SHAW Minister for Climate Change 15 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Sign up to join the conversation on the Zero Carbon Bill From today New Zealanders can register their interest in being part of the Governments consultation on what the Zero … Read more »

Seed funding: Govt spends up on rural plant nursery

Article – RNZ

Bay of Plenty village Minginui is to get a funding boost of almost $6 million from the government’s provincial growth fund. Read more »